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#1242 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 36% in state

Smithville High School

High School · Green Local · Smithville, OH

A Green Local high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Smithie Drive, Smithville, OH 44677

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$12,516
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Smithville High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 70% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Smithville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average361/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,631

Median home value

$195,900

Median rent

$855/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.3 AP courses·2 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.210–120.3 mi43Compare →
Wayne County Schools Career CenterEnrollment path unverified5.67–120.7 mi606Compare →
Heritage Private School Inc.Private · tuition5.2privatePK–123.8 mi79Compare →
Orrville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–124.8 mi432Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Green Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,516NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Smithville High School is listed in Green Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Smithville High School

Smithville High School is a public high school in Smithville, OH, part of Green Local, serving approximately 327 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,242 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Smithville High School

What grades does Smithville High School serve?

Smithville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Smithville High School?

Smithville High School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smithville High School rank in OH?

Smithville High School ranks #1,242 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Smithville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Smithville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Smithville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smithville High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Smithville High School a charter school?

No, Smithville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Smithville High School a Title I school?

No, Smithville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smithville High School?

52.6% of students at Smithville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44677)
2,867
Area average commute
15.9 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44677; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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